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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
1
Local church announces closing of its Vacation Bible School program at the open house event hosted by Pastor Tangen and the church leadership. Organizers cite scheduling changes and community needs as reasons for ending the program this year.
The report chronicles Lt R J Campbell’s service with the Army Air Corps from 1933 onward. It notes his commission, Advanced instructor role, and participation in the Eighth Air Force bomber campaign over German targets including Berlin and Hamburg. He earned the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the European Theatre ribbon.
News from Urcle’s boys in service notes transfers and injuries from World War II. Cpl. Jack Ludwig and Charles Lagwig of Eagle Lake receive transfer to Laredo Texas. Logan Heck in Germany recovers from injuries after hospital stay in France. Sgt. Len Simpson departs for combat duty after visiting home in Eagle Lake. Cpl. Guy E. Boros and Mrs L Byrd visit Sheridan home after lengthy foreign duty. Pfc. Ruben Kretzschmar arrives at El Paso hospital for possible hospitalization while recovering from injuries in France. Private Marvin Schmittou leaves for Camp Shelby Mississippi after a ten day furlough.
Joy sweeps the Cin drills home in Hungerford when Army telegram confirms Private Earnest Ondrias is safe and returning home soon. Captured after D-Day, he endured Stalag internment before Allied forces liberated him, with news greeting relatives including aunt Mrs. Fred G Fanka of Eagle Lake. The Headlight shares in the relief.
Garwood Seventh War Bond Drive chairman D. Gideon asks local residents to support the campaign, urging house to house calls as workers lag. He notes farmers face money shortages but appeals to back soldiers with government bonds, despite tough times.
Eagle Lake American Legion Post No 108 will hold a four chicken barbecue at the Roadside Park near Altair on Friday evening June 15 at 7 80 o'clock. All Post members and World War I and II veterans are invited to attend.
C O Boothe acquires H C Thomas farm totaling 114 acres near Ramsey in Columbus county. The deal closes last week, transferring ownership of the property located in the Ramsey area.
Eagle Lake lags in selling F bonds while E bonds total 90150.50 and other bonds 152948.00 for a 243078.50 overall. Three weeks remain in the drive as WilBly Lenhart urges local sacrifice and support following Navy and home front appeals stressing bond purchases to back the war effort.
Mr and Mrs Marl Pickett and their two children arrived from Waller to reside in Magle Lab. Mr Pickett will assume the Campbell Feed and Supply Store manager duties, while Melvin Campbell remains temporarily and later shifts to his chicken business and family interests. Mrs Pickett formerly taught at Waller and Wharton schools, her home town.
The Headquarter’s letter from the Eighth Service Command in Dallas explains post discharge uniform wear rules and tax handling for officers on duty. It notes that ex soldiers may wear uniforms home and for parades, with tax payment postponement possible for on duty overseas cases. The Dallas Public Relations Office offers assistance.
The local fire company answered a noon alarm Thursday to a small wooden bridge near the Cearnal home. Flames were quickly extinguished with only minor damage reported.
Rev Alfred R Wells field secretary for Texas United Days will speak Sunday at the Baptist School auditorium inside the Voice of the Methodist Church. Known as a pastor evangelist he has previously led in Methodist Church meetings and invites all to hear his informing message and support his campaign. He will travel to Columbus Sunday evening to speak there. everyone is urged to hear him Sunday morning.
A large gathering of Eagle Lake Masons traveled to Columbus on Monday to join nearby lodges in honoring Sam K Beyngtin Sr. About 180 guests attended a barbecue supper at the Lodge Roof before a formal Masonic ceremony. Bascar Giles, Grand Master, presented Mr. Seymour with his fifty year membership pin in a ceremonial moment.
Pat Lee Wayne Com Tha of Cole Camp Missouri died from battle wounds in the Philippines after enlisting July 17 1944. He served in the Southwest Pacific from December 1944 and is survived by his wife two children his parents and six siblings. He was a cousin to Vintor Corman known in the area.
Cpl Bennie Blair arrived in Eagle Lake last Friday from San Antonio after long service in many spots abroad. The Headlight reports he has been a patient at Laughlin Hospital this week and hopes for a visit soon.
War Bond event at Cole's Theatre presents Bring Online Girls with Seamy Tufts Veronica Lake Eddie Bracken Majoris Reynolds as the night’s entertainment. Admission by purchase of War Bonds. Meg Cole to donate to the Seventh War Bond Drive.
Oil activities in and near Colorado County include workovers and new drilling. Wells such as Tide Water No. 1 Sublime field, Sinclair Glasscock No. 2, and W. of Columbus projects face re-perforation, acidizing, and testing as operators seek better production.
First Lieutenant James Witehell for Emington Field spent Thursday afternoon here, the eyes of MW and Mrs. GA, Seaholm, Lt. Mitchell. The two Bays bunked together, Mitchell returned in the state last month after thirty days with relatives in Wisconsin, assigned to Evington Field for six weeks.
The War Department confirms Sgt. Fred J. Estlinbaum of Eagle Lake was killed on his ninth mission over Europe after his B17 collided with another bomber. He served as a radio operator and was 20 years old, with surviving family including two brothers in military service. A detailed War Department report has yet to arrive.
Reuben Braden arrived in Bernardo last Saturday evening with his wife Agnes Kaiser and his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Braden after four months in a German Prisoner of War camp. He was captured during the Bulge Push on December 26 and enlisted in January, earning use of training in Lees and facing a long recovery.
Report from Sheridan details injuries from an accident near the Shell Gu i Company field. Van Qudekerke of Rock Tshunet wis day Eamightin-Hosyl til sustains injuries, with observers noting recovery efforts and hopeful return to duties soon.
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